Alex Valle reportedly opted against the option of a buy clause being inserted in his deal to join Celtic on loan.

In the summer, the 20-year-old Barcelona full-back agreed to a season-long loan deal with Celtic.

However, after the defender’s loan, Celtic reportedly wanted to have the option to sign him permanently.

With Paulo Bernardo entering after a spell in Glasgow, Jota joining after an initial loan from Benfica, and Daizen Maeda arriving originally on loan, Celtic has had success with loan-to-buy agreements in recent years.

Given how highly regarded Valle is, Hansi Flick is believed to have been eager to keep him at Barcelona this season in order to provide more flexibility in his team.
Nonetheless, Valle was given the loan to Celtic in order to grow and maybe earn regular playing time in Glasgow.

Sport 45 claim that Celtic were interested in a purchase option being negotiated to allow them first choice on whether to sign Valle on permanent terms.

According to the story, Parkhead officials were eager to discuss a cost if they wanted to move the starlet on a full-time basis.

Valle and his representatives reportedly chose not to have the option included to his loan transfer, though.

Rather, Valle reportedly wants to maintain control over his destiny after his loan in Scotland.
With two years remaining on his contract in Spain, the defender’s temporary departure was finalized, and he signed a contract renewal at Barcelona.

However, according to the outlet, Valle’s transfer release clause is still cheap.